Forest Park Village Council met Monday, Dec. 19.
Here is the agenda as provided by Forest Park:
THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF FOREST PARK, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS
HELD ON MONDAY EVENING DECEMBER 19, 2016
Mayor Calderone led all assembled in the Pledge of Allegiance at 7:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Commissioners Byrnes, Mannix, Novak, Entler and Mayor Calderone answered the Roll Call.
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS
It was moved by Commissioner Mannix and seconded by Commissioner Entler that the minutes from the November 28, 2016, Regular Meeting of the Village Council be approved without reading as each member has received a copy thereof and found same to be correct.
ROLL CALL:
AYES: Commissioners Byrnes, Mannix, Novak, Entler and Mayor Calderone
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
The motion carried unanimously.
It was moved by Commissioner Mannix and seconded by Commissioner Byrnes that the minutes from the November 28, 2016, Closed Session Meeting of the Village Council be approved without reading as each member has received a copy thereof and found same to be correct.
ROLL CALL:
AYES: Commissioners Byrnes, Mannix, Novak, Entler
and Mayor Calderone
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
The motion carried unanimously.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None
COMMUNICATIONS:
None
DEPARTMENT REPORTS:
The Finance Department submitted its October, 2016 report and the Police Department submitted its September-October, 2016 report.
APPROVAL OF BILLS:
It was moved by Commissioner Mannix and seconded by Commissioner Byrnes that the Resolution for the payment of bills be adopted. The Commissioner of Accounts and Finance has reviewed the bills as applicable to each department and found the aggregate amounts to be correct and recommends payment when funds are available. The bills totaled $1,237,269.31.
ROLL CALL:
AYES: Commissioners Byrnes, Mannix, Novak, Entler and Mayor Calderone
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
The motion carried unanimously.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
None
NEW BUSINESS:
Firefighter Brian Valtman and the Fire Department presented the Village Council with a plaque expressing their gratitude for the support of the Commissioners and Mayor in their annual “Fill the Boot” fundraising campaign. This year they raised over $4,000.00 in their annual drive benefitting the Muscular Dystrophy Association. The Fire Department and the members of Firefighters Local 2753 appreciate the support in all of their endeavors throughout the year. Mayor Calderone accepted the plaque and thanked Firefighter Valtman and the Department and expressed congratulations on behalf of the entire Village Council.
Village Engineer, Jim Amelio, presented a draft 2017 infrastructure improvement plan to the Village Council. The plan includes replacement of 10 alleys, totaling $1,830,000, street resurfacing on, Washington from Marengo to Harlem, the 400- 600 blocks of Hannah, the Village Hall “T” alley as well as various location roadway patching totaling $1,000,000, Roosevelt Road streetscaping , including sidewalks, curbs, resurfacing, medians and new street lights, totaling $4,750,000, of which IDOT is contributing $2,290,000. In addition, the Brookfield North Riverside Water Commission is installing a 36” water main in Fillmore from Hannah to Harlem and will be rebuilding the brick street and IDOT is resurfacing Madison Street from the river to Van Buren at no cost to the village. It was discussed that the Roosevelt Road work letting is scheduled for January, with the work likely to start in March, 2017. There will be a lot of work going on, especially on the south end of town. Mr. Amelio stated that it will be challenging, but he will try to minimize problems by coordinating with the contractors, the Public Works Director, and the Village Administrator. Further, there were last minute issues with the Roosevelt Road project due to property issues. The mall owners had to grant some of the property to be dedicated to the public right-of-way. Once that was accomplished, IDOT could move forward with bidding out the work. The proposed 2017 infrastructure plan will be on the village’s website for viewing.
Mayor Calderone introduced the discussion about forming an ad hoc steering committee for the purpose of assisting the village in making the redevelopment of the Altenheim property, owned by the village, a reality. Each commissioner was asked to provide at least one name of a potential member to sit on the committee. There was consensus to form the committee, including Mr. Ralph DiFebo, who created and promoted the idea. It was agreed that this would come before the village council on either the January 9th meeting or the January 23rd meeting for approval.
It was moved by Commissioner Mannix and seconded by Commissioner Byrnes that the Annual Tax Levy Ordinance of the Village of Forest Park, Cook County, Illinois for the fiscal year beginning May 1, 2016 and ending April 30, 2017 be adopted.
ROLL CALL:
AYES: Commissioners Byrnes, Mannix, Novak, Entler and Mayor Calderone
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
The motion carried unanimously.
It was moved by Commissioner Mannix and seconded by Commissioner Byrnes that the Ordinance specifying those funds to be reduced by the County Clerk in the event that the Village annual tax levy exceeds a statutory tax limitation be adopted.
ROLL CALL:
AYES: Commissioners Byrnes, Mannix, Novak, Entler and Mayor Calderone
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
The motion carried unanimously.
It was moved by Commissioner Mannix and seconded by Commissioner Byrnes that the Resolution directing the County Clerk to calculate separate limiting rates for the tax levy of the Village of Forest Park, Illinois for the 2016 tax levy year be adopted.
ROLL CALL:
AYES: Commissioners Byrnes, Mannix, Novak, Entler and Mayor Calderone
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
The motion carried unanimously.
It was moved by Commissioner Mannix and seconded by Commissioner Entler that the Ordinance amending Chapter 14, entitled “Cable/Video Service Provider Fee,” and recodifying Chapter 15, entitled “Cable and Video Protection Law,” of Title 3, entitled Business and License Regulations,” of the municipal code of the Village of Forest Park be adopted.
ROLL CALL:
AYES: Commissioners Byrnes, Mannix, Novak, Entler and Mayor Calderone
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
The motion carried unanimously.
It was moved by Commissioner Mannix and seconded by Commissioner Entler that the Resolution approving a local public agency agreement for Federal Participation with the Illinois Department of Transportation regarding Roosevelt Road right-of-way improvements be adopted.
ROLL CALL:
AYES: Commissioners Byrnes, Mannix, Novak, Entler and Mayor Calderone
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
The motion carried unanimously.
It was moved by Commissioner Mannix and seconded by Commissioner Entler that the Resolution approving amendment No. 1 to the Memorandum of Understanding with the Regional Transportation Authority for the Forest Park Transit Oriented Development Corridor Zoning Update Analysis be adopted.
ROLL CALL:
AYES: Commissioners Byrnes, Mannix, Novak, Entler and Mayor Calderone
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
The motion carried unanimously.
It was moved by Commissioner Mannix and seconded by Commissioner Byrnes that the Resolution authorizing approval of a Financial Advisor Letter Agreement by and between the Village of Forest Park and Kane, McKenna Capital Inc. be adopted.
ROLL CALL:
AYES: Commissioners Byrnes, Mannix, Novak, Entler and Mayor Calderone
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
The motion carried unanimously.
It was moved by Commissioner Mannix and seconded by Commissioner Byrnes that the Resolution authorizing approval of an Annual TIF Reporting Letter Agreement by and between the Village of Forest Park and Kane, McKenna Capital Inc. be adopted.
ROLL CALL:
AYES: Commissioners Byrnes, Mannix, Novak, Entler and Mayor Calderone
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
The motion carried unanimously.
It was moved by Commissioner Mannix and seconded by Commissioner Entler that the Ordinance authorizing the disposal of surplus property (vehicles) owned by the Village of Forest Park be adopted.
ROLL CALL:
AYES: Commissioners Byrnes, Mannix, Novak, Entler and Mayor Calderone
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
The motion carried unanimously.
It was moved by Commissioner Mannix and seconded by Commissioner Entler that the Resolution approving change orders #1-3 and Pay Request #2 (final) for the 2016 Street Resurfacing Project to Brothers Asphalt Paving Inc. be adopted.
ROLL CALL:
AYES: Commissioners Byrnes, Mannix, Novak, Entler and Mayor Calderone
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
The motion carried unanimously.
It was moved by Commissioner Mannix and seconded by commissioner Novak to direct the Forest Park Board of Fire and Police Commissioners to select two candidates from its Police Officer Eligibility list to fill vacancies.
ROLL CALL:
AYES: Commissioners Byrnes, Mannix, Novak, Entler and Mayor Calderone
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
The motion carried unanimously.
Sister Rosemary Connelly of Misericordia Hear of Mercy Center requested permission to conduct their annual Jelly Belly Candy Days fundraising event on April 28 and 29, 2017 in the village. There were no objections and the clerk was instructed to notify Sister Connelly of the approval.
It was moved by Commissioner Mannix and seconded by Commissioner Entler that the Resolution authorizing the sale of surplus real estate (Van Buren Street) be adopted.
ROLL CALL:
AYES: Commissioners Byrnes, Mannix, Novak, Entler and Mayor Calderone
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
The motion carried unanimously.
COMMISSIONER’S REPORTS:
All of the elected officials wished everyone a Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays and a happy, safe and prosperous 2017.
Commissioner Entler expressed her gratitude to the entire Public Works Department for their outstanding cleanup of the two recent snow storms.
Mayor Calderone thanked Ms. Amber Ladeira for her thoughtful Christmas card.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to be addressed, Commissioner Mannix moved and Commissioner Byrnes seconded to adjourn the meeting. The motion carried unanimously.
Mayor Calderone declared the meeting adjourned at 7:41 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Vanessa Moritz
Village Clerk
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